Caution
Copyright © Monash University 1996
ISBN 1037-0919
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
The degree courses place particular emphasis on the practice of engineering and each course provides for broad training in the chosen discipline.
Changes have been introduced to all of the Caulfield BE courses to incorporate the massive developments occurring because of the widespread use of computers. About 20 per cent of the course content directly relates to computers, computer application and computing skills. This means that students are awarded a degree of Bachelor of Engineering in one of four areas: civil and computing, electrical and computing, industrial and computing, or mechanical and computing.
+ ENC1102.04 Computer applications 2
+ ENC1202.03 Electrical technology 2
+ ENC1302.03 Applied mechanics 2
+ ENC1402.03 Computer science 2
+ MAC1912.04 Mathematics 2
+ PHS1162.03 Physics 2
At all levels and in all disciplines many subjects have prerequisites. Students should ensure that all prerequisites have been met before enrolling in a subject. If a subject is failed which is a prerequisite it is the student's responsibility to withdraw from a subject which has the failed subject as a prerequisite.
In the following section the nature and content of the courses offered by the divisions is briefly explained.
+ science and scientific method;
+ professional expectations relating to ethics and legal responsibilities;
+ the principles of human, physical and resources management associated with the management of engineering projects.
+ materials behaviour and design requirements for a range of materials including soil, rock, timber, steel, concrete and bitumen-based end products;
+ computer usage including analysis, design, data-based management and text processing based on a range of systems;
+ fluid systems including channel flow of water in pipe networks and the control and prediction of flow in various topographical catchments;
+ traffic and transport systems including methods of predicting and controlling traffic in urban and rural environments;
+ establishment of load requirements for a range of structural systems and the determination of loading effects on those systems
+ the resource and environmental impact of engineering decisions;
+ human, project and financial management.
+ acceptable oral and written skills;
+ the capacity to organise and to work as part of a team;
+ an understanding of and commitment to total quality management;
+ a critical approach to problem solving;
+ an ability to seek, evaluate and utilise knowledge;
+ self motivation and an ability to perform independent work;
+ an ability to synthesise knowledge;
+ a commitment to ongoing learning;
+ an appreciation of the appropriate use of technology and a sensitivity to the impact of technology on society;
+ a concern for the environment and an appreciation of the need for sustainable development;
+ a creative and responsive approach to all challenges;
+ skills in the mathematical and physical sciences and an appreciation of their limitations.
+ the quest for knowledge over a wide range of human endeavour and a critical evaluation of that knowledge;
+ an understanding of political processes and an appreciation of, and a sensitivity to the consequences of political decision making;
+ interpersonal relationships, work place safety, and non-discriminatory practices;
+ the arts and related cultural diversity;
+ the societal expectations of civil engineers and other professionals;
+ the need to be aware of and contribute to the dissemination of knowledge based on current best practice;
+ an acknowledgment of personal limitations, both technically and in professional relationships.
The civil engineering course includes basic science as a necessary foundation for engineering science, which in turn provides a foundation for the applied science and a background for the applied art of civil engineering. Thus at level one, a major section of the course consists of the basic sciences of mathematics, physics and electrical technology. Level-one studies also introduce studies in applied mechanics, engineering communications and computer studies.
Level-two subjects expand and extend the coverage of engineering science with studies in fluid mechanics, materials science and further mathematics and computing. The applications to engineering are elucidated by studies in structural engineering and surveying. Engineering management is also introduced.
Level-three subjects further extend the studies in engineering science but with an increasing emphasis on their integration with applied civil engineering. Studies in structural engineering, computer applications and engineering management are continued. Geology and soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, timber engineering, and hydrology, hydraulics and public health engineering are introduced; an industrial project is also undertaken.
Level-four further expands on earlier studies in computing, engineering management, structural engineering and the industrial project. Students are exposed to civil engineering design which draws together much of the material covered in earlier studies. Traffic engineering and planning and municipal and highway engineering are covered. Students also elect to study either project management, geotechnics or computer applications.
A feature of the course is an annual one-week camp at a location away from Melbourne, attended by third and fourth-year students. At this camp, students learn to apply the results of their civil engineering studies to practical civil engineering problems. Students are also required to obtain work experience during the long vacations.
The overall aim of the course is to prepare a well-rounded professional poised for employment in any of a wide range of civil engineering occupations and eager for continuing education to remain abreast of latest developments in his or her discipline.
+ the fundamental principles that govern the field of electrical engineering;
+ the systems, processes and equipment which form the field of operations of the profession of electrical engineering as understood in its broadest meaning;
+ the relationship between the various constituents of the field of electrical engineering;
+ the fundamental principles of the disciplines related to the field of electrical engineering;
+ the relationship between the field of electrical engineering and other fields of activity including management, economics and law;
+ the nature of the fast developing branches of the profession such as computer technology and software engineering;
+ information sources and data banks and their influence on the profession.
+ to conduct experimental investigations and interpret the results obtained;
+ to operate equipment and to recognise faults in it;
+ to design systems or equipment and test the resulting prototypes;
+ to apply fundamental principles to the solution of practical problems;
+ to work within a team;
+ to retrieve relevant information efficiently;
+ to display oral and written communication skills worthy of the profession.
+ professional integrity of the highest order;
+ sensitivity to the needs and requirements of other professional groups;
+ high regard for society values;
+ respect for nature and the environment;
+ respect for safety rules and other procedures in the workplace;
+ commitment to the use of knowledge and skills in the service of the community outside the workplace;
+ commitment to lifelong learning.
Electrical engineering is an exciting and challenging area of study for women and men, and graduates have excellent employment opportunities. Within the branches of electrical, electronic and computer engineering there is a wide range of choice to meet the interests and aspirations of each graduate.
The full-time, four-year degree course at the Caulfield school is strongly vocation-oriented in order to train electrical, electronic and communications engineers who can quickly assimilate into professional employment.
The course is structured to provide a thorough understanding of the principles and applications of the various disciplines. In addition it is designed to develop personal qualities that are essential for a professional engineer, such as ethics, creativity and sound judgement to create systems for the benefit of society.
The first year is common with the other engineering courses at Caulfield and covers basic studies including electrical technology and computer science.
The following two years cover essential studies which provide breadth and depth of understanding of electrical, communication, power, automatic control and computing systems.
The final year is devoted to studies at a professional level, for which elective subjects permit specialisation in automatic control, electronics, communications, computer systems and electrical power. Year-three and year-four projects permit students to complete substantial engineering tasks of their choice. Computing and management subjects are included throughout the course.
+ the theory and methodology used to analyse and model systems of relevance to industrial engineers; in particular designs which integrate material, information, human and financial resources, (through the analysis of production sequences and methods, optimum flows and layouts, and of work methods and procedures, and the organisation of labour);
+ the need to optimise solutions to industrial engineering problems within a set of constraints posed by economic factors, safety and environmental considerations, strategic objectives and organisational culture;
+ professional expectations relating to ethics and legal responsibility and will act accordingly.
+ analyse existing work procedures;
+ synthesise processes from its component parts;
+ design and use productive systems which link information flow with material flow;
+ use computer and other tools to simulate work methods and material flow;
+ design and use information systems which monitor operational performance;
+ apply computer programming to productive systems;
+ collect and analyse data;
+ plan and execute tasks using appropriate resources;
+ communicate effectively;
+ function individually and as a member of a team;
+ focus on the client/customer needs;
+ train other people;
+ evaluate assumptions and arguments critically;
+ adopt creative approaches towards problem solving, and
+ integrate knowledge from different areas to synthesise a coherent analysis and design to a problem.
+ leadership in the context of quality improvements, cost containment and value adding in the manufacture of products and provision of services;
+ awareness of current attitudes to and factors affecting organisational change, and take account of them in changes to the method of work;
+ relevance of industrial engineering methodology towards improving the way work is conducted in manufacturing and service organisations
+ commitment to safe practice with minimal adverse environmental impact
+ appreciation of the needs and expectations of the community, and individuals in it.
Monash industrial engineering training, covers the basic applied sciences and engineering to provide skills in dealing with complex engineering equipment. This includes computer-based equipment, so skills in both electronics and computing are developed. But every company depends on its finance and on the skill of its employees, hence studies in both business and social subjects are also undertaken. Safety in the work place and a knowledge of new materials are also included. Industrial engineering draws on a broader range of skills than perhaps any other course at the Caulfield school. The degree course at Caulfield is strongly vocation-oriented in order to train industrial engineers who can quickly assimilate into professional employment.
The course is structured to provide a thorough understanding of the principles and applications of the various disciplines. In addition, it is designed to develop personal qualities that are essential for a professional engineer, such as personal communication skills, ethics, creativity and sound judgement to design and establish systems for the benefit of society.
The first year is common with the other engineering courses and covers basic studies including computer science and engineering communications.
+ analytical methods required for the design of functional engineering components and complete engineering systems;
+ computer programming and its application to design, manufacturing, control and operation of manufacturing processes;
+ optimisation techniques applied to the solution of any engineering component/systems within a set of constraints posed by economic factors, safety considerations, end user and the impact on the environment;
+ the principles of management of physical, human and financial resources associated with the practice of engineering;
+ experimental techniques and their application;
+ the adaptation of commercially available designs to new system design, product design and product improvements.
+ apply techniques of lateral thinking in engineering design, especially to the design of new products and systems through the integration of new concepts and commercially available designs or sub-assemblies;
+ predict behaviour of engineering components and processes;
+ optimise design, performance and human resources;
+ critically evaluate tender proposals and vendor offerings;
+ accommodate the need for change to reflect the rapid change of technology and customer requirements;
+ operate effectively as an individual or as a member of a team;
+ plan and manage engineering tasks using appropriate resources;
+ use computer packages in the solution of engineering problems;
+ identify possible problems and be aware of existing solutions;
+ effectively communicate through oral and written material with his or her peers and the general public.
+ acceptance of new ideas and willingness to participate in change in the workplace
+ acceptance of continual updating of personal professional knowledge and skills;
+ acceptance of ethical responsibilities to the community and the profession;
+ acceptance of environmental responsibilities to the planet.
The undergraduate course is designed to provide a fundamental and broad training to allow graduates to steer their course into any of these areas as they now exist or as they might develop in future. The course offers a sound training in engineering experimentation and in the physical and engineering sciences. It includes comprehensive studies in design in which the analytical tools are brought to bear in a synthesis which accounts satisfactorily for economic, organisational and human factors. The use of computers in data reduction and in system modelling is studied. Third and fourth years include an industrial project whilst, during the final year, either a major experimental project or substantial participation with a design team actively engaged with practising engineers is arranged. The results are presented by thesis and orally.
The design of the course attempts also to acknowledge the interdisciplinary nature of modern engineering and to provide the graduate with a facility for expanding his or her own development into related fields. It provides a working knowledge of the elements of control, stress systems, electronics instrumentation, microcomputers and managerial procedures.
The course provides a specialised education designed to meet the needs of industry for technologists having a detailed knowledge of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) and its associated management techniques. Graduates may be employed in areas such as quality management and control, production or process management, CAD/CAM, health and safety, scheduling and planning and shift or workshop supervision.
A special feature of the BTech(AMT) is that it gives advanced standing into the third level of the Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial and Computing) degree. The degree may also qualify the graduate for entry into graduate diplomas in engineering, business or education.
+ software and its development;
+ the role of modern technology in the workplace;
+ a wide range of computer-based tools and systems and their uses;
+ the principles of management necessary for effective operations;
+ modern communication techniques.
+ analyse software requirements, communicate with users, and report on the findings;
+ write computer programs to meet specifications;
+ install and maintain software;
+ use and/or apply modern computer-based tools and systems, such as database systems, operating systems, computer aided manufacturing, data communications, microprocessors and graphics;
+ effectively manage office/industrial systems using modern technology;
+ effectively communicate with users and other professionals in the computer field;
+ work well within a team.
+ commitment to the use of skills for the development of society;
+ critical appreciation of knowledge;
+ a commitment to ongoing education;
+ a well developed sense of initiative.
+ ELE2291.04 Digital design
+ TEC2042.04 Engineering programming 2
+ TEC3331.04 Industrial project 1
+ TEC3332.04 Industrial project 2
+ TEC3842.04 Computer graphics 2
+ TEC3891.04 Computer applications 2
Students should ensure that all prerequisites have been met before enrolling in a subject. If a subject is failed which is a prerequisite it is the student's responsibility to withdraw from a subject which has the failed subject as a prerequisite.
+ the concepts necessary to modify, maintain and develop systems of relevance to advanced manufacturing technology (AMT);
+ fundamentals of engineering sciences;
+ the management issues related to AMT (quality systems and manufacturing management), and the challenges related to change management and the cultural changes necessary to adopt the new technology;
+ the health, safety and the environmental issues to be considered during the implementation and maintenance of AMT;
+ the scheduling and planning principles and tools that can be applied to improve the productivity, and cost effectiveness to manufacture goods using AMT;
+ the concepts that will assist in shift or the workshop supervision, production planning and job control.
+ analytical methods necessary to measure, evaluate, and estimate relevant system parameters necessary for the application of AMT;
+ computer applications to create applicable systems, documents, manufacturing schedules and programs;
+ selection of materials and manufacturing processes most suitable for a particular design;
+ quality control and manufacturing management;
+ the use of automated transfer, manufacturing, retrieval and storage systems, and appreciate their benefits;
+ integrating concepts from different disciplines to design, develop and analyse an AMT-based problem;
+ oral and written communications;
+ working independently or in a group to solve a problem;
+ planning and scheduling to execute a given task using AMT based resources;
+ the implementation of occupational health and safety principles to develop an efficient and productive working environment.
+ continuing awareness of the developing technology and applications of the relevant technology to improve the productivity to achieve a competitive edge;
+ leadership in the context of AMT-based shift or workshop supervision, quality improvements, cost containment and value added manufacturing of products, provision of services and the application and maintenance of AMT;
+ appreciation of changes necessary to provide a leading edge;
+ commitment to safe working practice resulting in minimal adverse environmental impact;
+ appreciation of the current and future needs and expectations of the society with a view to provide relevant services within the means.
+ TEC2316.03 Computer applications 2
and that the following subjects have corequisites:
+ TEC2345.04 Manufacturing processes 1
+ TEC2346.04 Manufacturing processes 2
+ TEC3226.02 Instrumentation
+ TEC3236.02 Design for manufacturing
+ TEC3256.02 Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
+ TEC3265.02 Manufacturing automation and control
+ TEC3266.02 Materials handling and robotics
+ TEC3305.04 Quality control
+ TEC3316.03 Industrial project 2
+ TEC3485.04 Engineering mathematics 1
+ TEC3486.04 Engineering mathematics 2
Students should ensure that all prerequisites and corequisites have been met before enrolling in a subject. If a subject is failed which is a prerequisite it is the student's responsibility to withdraw from a subject which has the failed subject as a prerequisite.